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Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on November 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

We are always looking for justice; the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is–Never look for justice, but never cease to give it.

From Matthew 5:39-41: “But I say to you: Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also, and if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, give your coat as well, and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Henry Clay Quotes

Posted on November 24, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Honor and good faith and justice are equally due from this country toward the weak as toward the strong.

Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.

Henry Clay (1777-1852) was an American lawyer and statesman. He served in both houses of the American Congress. He spent his adult life in the state of Kentucky.

Monday Memories: Father’s Firm Hand

Posted on June 23, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 94:1-2: “O Lord, you God of vengeance, you God of vengeance, shine forth! Rise up, O judge of the earth; give to the proud what they deserve!”

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Holy, perfect Father

Bringing justice for all

Earth’s one, ultimate Judge

Love covers, like rainfall

Truest God of vengeance

Providing blessed Grace

Living high in Heaven

Father’s firm hand, in place

Lives thirst for discipline

Teaching knowledge, His Word

Knowing our hollow thoughts

Empty breath, minds stand blurred

Over the roaring seas

On highest mountaintops

Across fertile valleys

Earth’s Judge shall never stop

Gracious to believers

God’s goodness and kindness

Through our faith, accept Grace

Love overcomes blindness

Judging with righteousness

God’s law rules over all

Vanquishing the wicked

Justice builds righteous walls

From Psalm 98:8-9: “Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.”

Originally published November, 2020.

James A. Garfield Quotes

Posted on July 6, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Next to importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained.

The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people.

James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was the 20th President of the United States.

Millard Fillmore Quotes

Posted on October 21, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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The law is the only protection of the weak, and the only efficient restraint upon the strong.

The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not for public trust.

Milliard Fillmore (188-1874) was the 13th President of the United States. As Vice President, he ascended to the Presidency upon the death of President Zachary Taylor.

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on September 15, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

This is the unshakable secret of the Lord to those who trust Him–I will give thee thy life. What more does a man want than his life?

From Jeremiah 45:5: “And you, do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them, for I am going to bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord, but I will give you your life as a prize of war in every place to which you may go.”

Adam Smith Quotes

Posted on July 6, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

The most sacred laws of justice are the laws which guard the life and person of our neighbors.

A nation is not made wealthy by the childish accumulation of shiny metals, but is enriched by the economic prosperity of its people.

Adam Smith (1723-1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher. His writings paved the way for greater understanding of the thinking behind a political economy. Smith’s most famous thoughts are contained in his book, WEALTH OF NATIONS, which was published in 1776.

Affirming Gospel (Elfchen Series #146)

Posted on March 31, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Deliverance

Crushing

Sin’s chains

Light defeats darkness

Resurrection breathes with life

Victory

Justice

Unwavering

Character strengthened

Integrity’s daily march

Filled with God’s righteousness

Assurance

Journey

Justifying

God’s Word

Teaching life lessons

Each application rings true

Authority

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Praising His Light

Posted on January 8, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 9:2: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”

From Bethlehem, arrives light

Lying in stable’s manger

Humble birth of hope’s Savior

Grace no longer man’s stranger

Shepherds witness God’s glory

Kneeling and praising His light

Justice shall cover this land

Mercy’s, one eternal flight

Christ answers His Father’s call

Saving every tender reed

Light pushes away darkness

Evil shall never impede

Righteousness shall mark all days

Opening each heart and mind

Jesus shall never waver

His light, perfectly aligned

From Isaiah 42:6-7: “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.”

Falling Short

Posted on October 26, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Isaiah 1:4: “Woe, sinful nation, people laden with iniquity, offspring who do evil, children who act corruptly, who have forsaken the Lord, who have despised the Holy One of Israel, who are utterly estranged!”

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Rebels and sinners

Destroying mankind

Forsaking our Lord

Always running blind

Evil filled with sin

Facing God’s high court

Shamming His guidance

Always falling short

His wrath pouring out

Avenging life’s foes

Consuming darkness

Always Father knows

Zion falls empty

Trampling God no more

Heeding to listen

Always grace to pour

Savior born on earth

Wielding Gospel’s might

Sharing His mercy

Always Christ’s daylight

From Isaiah 1:18: “Come now, let us argue it out, says the Lord: If your sins are like scarlet, will they become like snow? If they are red like crimson, will they become like wool?”

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Justice

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